AllAfrica.com is reporting that veteran Nollywood actor Enebeli Elebuwa has died. Elebuwa, had been battling the effects of a stroke. He had battled diabetes in recent years and suffered a stroke last year. He had received treatm...

BBC Africa is reporting that some women have been fleeing Libya post-revolution because of the growing influence of Islamic fundamentalists. Tim Whewell’s article highlights the plight of Magdulien Abaida, 25, who was involv...

The New York Times is reporting that civil rights activist Lawrence Guyot has died. Douglas Martin reports: “Mr. Guyot (GHEE-ott) was repeatedly challenged, jailed and beaten as he helped lead fellow members of the St...

Legendary Blues guitarist and Chicago Blues pioneer George “Buddy” Guy was awarded for his lifetime achievement at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Guy received the honor from President Barack Obama along with famed com...

Al Jazeera is reporting: Egyptian police have fired tear gas at opposition protesters demonstrating against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s drive to hold a snap referendum on a controversial draft charter, as the country ...

The Associated Press is reporting that Hector “Macho” Camacho has died. The article reports that Camacho “was a brash fighter with a mean jab and an aggressive style, launching himself furiously against s...

The Associated Press is reporting that Hector “Macho” Camacho has died. The article reports that Camacho “was a brash fighter with a mean jab and an aggressive style, launching himself furiously against s...

OPINION BY DEVONA WALKER It appears some Republicans are finally talking sense, publicly admitting they need Latino, women, young and gay voters in moving forward. ‘Our party needs to realize that it’s too old and too...

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